Germany’s road freight sector under pressure
August 30, 2025
Spiderman once said that “With great power comes great responsibility.” And when it comes to jobs in transport and logistics, transport managers are the epitome of that saying, as they are responsible for directing, coordinating, planning and overseeing tasks and operations within an organisation involving transportation activities. In addition, they...
The publication of the All-Island Rail Review identifies the value which rail could bring to the nation’s freight capacity, according to business group Freight Transport Association Ireland (FTAI). But, speaking in response to the report, FTAI Chief Executive Aidan Flynn is urging a pragmatic response from government, to ensure that...
FTA Ireland used its recent AGM and council meeting to present some of its members with their FTA Ireland TruckSafe™, VanSafe and PassengerSafe Awards. “VanSafe is a scheme designed by some of the best van operators in Ireland; facilitated and managed by FTA Ireland to recognise excellence and improve operational...
A recording of the latest FTA Ireland Alternative Fuels Working Group meeting is now available on YouTube or by visiting https://lnkd.in/erwc3ywz Seán O’Callaghan, EV Project Development Manager, from SSE gave an excellent presentation on electrifying freight! The FTA Ireland Alternative Fuels working group has over the years supported the FTA...
FTA Ireland’s TruckSafe™ standard is driving a culture of professionalism and compliance that is supporting the integrity of the haulage and own account distribution services in Ireland, according to FTA Ireland CEO, Aidan Flynn. TruckSafe™ audits operational compliance in the areas of road safety, haulage operations, roadworthiness, working time and...
Ireland’s logistics and supply chain businesses are the country’s unsung heroes, providing the materials and goods required to power the economy, from food to construction materials, medicines to furniture and more. But with so many people failing to realise the critical role the sector plays in keeping Ireland trading, more...
With Ireland’s logistics businesses committed to a 51 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, FTA Ireland recently welcomed Ciaran Cuffe MEP to its monthly Alternative Fuels Working Group to discuss the Irish Climate Plan and the challenges faced by the sector on the road to Net Zero.
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